Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has assured travellers and stakeholders of enhanced preparedness measures across international airports following the recent Ebola outbreak reported in parts of Central Africa.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, the authority said it had intensified surveillance and monitoring procedures at airports nationwide.
According to FAAN, the measures are being implemented in collaboration with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Port Health Services and other relevant agencies.
The development follows the declaration by the World Health Organization of the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, 2026.
The outbreak, reportedly centred in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has spread to Uganda, raising concerns across the region following reported infections and fatalities.
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FAAN stated that passengers arriving from high-risk regions are currently undergoing health screening for symptoms associated with the Ebola Virus Disease.
“Passengers are being screened for symptoms associated with Ebola, and any suspected case will be promptly isolated and subjected to secondary health checks in line with established national and international health protocols,” the statement read.
The authority added that staff sensitisation programmes have been strengthened, while emergency response procedures have also been reinforced to ensure rapid intervention if necessary.
FAAN further assured Nigerians that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola in the country.
“While there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola in Nigeria, FAAN remains vigilant and fully committed to safeguarding public health and maintaining safe airport operations,” the authority stated.
